Virginia Beach Dance Challenge

Professionals, Students and Guests

Welcome to Virginia Beach! Enjoy a great weekend of workshops, dance parties and of course the annual Virginia Beach Dance Challenge- the premier mini Ballroom Dance Competition in Hampton Roads.

Sara Austin & John Riffle, Competition Organizers

Registration & Pricing

Contact The Organizer

VBDC 2025

2026 Officials

Your VBDC 2026 Officials

Dan Calloway (Adjudicator)
Rick Zilonka (Adjudicator)

Emily Drinkall (Adjudicator)
Jeff Miller (Master of Ceremonies)
TBD (Registrar/Scrutineer)

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Competition Information

Studio owners and professional ballroom instructors.

You can download the full competition packet, forms, fee schedule, etc. Note, these are the fees assessed by the Virginia Beach Dance Challenge. Additional fees may apply through your studio and/or instructor.

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Events

Schedule of events

All your VBDC events can be found here. View details of workshops, welcome party, competition day, coaching, after party, etc.

Schedule

Your Hosts

Sara Austin & John Riffle

Sara and John are the owners of A Place to Dance LLC and are the owners and organizers of the Virginia Beach Dance Challenge. Feel free to contact us to learn more about the competition.

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VBDC VENDORS

Hair & Makeup

Heidi Smith

Contact Heidi to schedule your appointment today!

Call: 757-300-9468 | email: Heidimarie.smith621@gmail.com

Photography

TBD

Vendor Info

The Studio

DanceSportVA

The Virginia Beach Dance Challenge is held at the DanceSportVA studio. In this 8,000 square foot facility would will have men's and women's dressing rooms, practice and warm up floor in the dance club and the competition in the main ballroom.

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